[amison]

I'm starting AA100 in October, currently leading towards an Open Degree although that will probably change to English Lit at some point in the future.

Anyone else starting this October?

[amison]

Anyone?

[Vorenus]

Yeah, me too.

[amison]

(Original post by Vorenus)
Yeah, me too.

I was starting to think I was the only one!

What regional centre are you with?

[tikrumo]

Hey! I'm going to do it too. Working towards BA English Literature. Yorkshire regional centre. What about you?

[amison]

(Original post by tikrumo)
Hey! I'm going to do it too. Working towards BA English Literature. Yorkshire regional centre. What about you?

I'm in London. Was originally planning to do the Open Degree but have changed to Language Studies (which really pissed off the guy I spoke to on the phone!)

[Vorenus]

Working towards a BA English Literature, too.
Dunno what regional centre I`m with. I`m living in Germany, so the german one I guess
Haven´t really had any contact with `em at all (the regional centre), I always only dialed the number of the Open University in the North, `cause they seem to be responsible for me (or is that even the regional centre...?)

[tikrumo]

(Original post by amison)
Was originally planning to do the Open Degree but have changed to Language Studies (which really pissed off the guy I spoke to on the phone!)

That's a bit strange. Seeing that you haven't even started your first module, it shouldn't be too inconvenient to change.

(Original post by Vorenus)
Working towards a BA English Literature, too.
Dunno what regional centre I`m with. I`m living in Germany, so the german one I guess
Haven´t really had any contact with `em at all (the regional centre), I always only dialed the number of the Open University in the North, `cause they seem to be responsible for me (or is that even the regional centre...?)

To be honest, I don't really know much about regional centres. I guess I will have to familiarise with it later on when seeking for some career advice. Regarding the degree, have you signed onto the new (Q) or old (B) degree structure? I am very curious to see how different they are. I am going to do B66 as this is my second degree and therefore I had to do it under the transitional fees arrangement to be able to afford it.

[amison]

(Original post by tikrumo)
That's a bit strange. Seeing that you haven't even started your first module, it shouldn't be too inconvenient to change.

The guy did seem pretty miserable on the phone, so I'm guessing I caught him at the wrong time. Every other person I've spoken to has been lovely.

[Vorenus]

(Original post by tikrumo)
To be honest, I don't really know much about regional centres. I guess I will have to familiarise with it later on when seeking for some career advice. Regarding the degree, have you signed onto the new (Q) or old (B) degree structure? I am very curious to see how different they are. I am going to do B66 as this is my second degree and therefore I had to do it under the transitional fees arrangement to be able to afford it.

I`m doing the old one (B66). I did (just completed, but awaiting TMA 3) A 182 this year, which made me eligible for the transitional agreement.

From what I understand, they aren`t that different at all, at least when it comes to content, etc.
The structure is the main thing that`s changing - you have to follow a more rigid structure than before, but honestly, I can`t really see that much of a difference.

[amison]

Had a deceptively heavy package arrive this morning with the course materials. It's a little bit daunting to see just how much information is there but I'm not too worried. Quite excited that it's arrived now, makes it that much more real.

[treasureBelle]

Me!
BA English Literature, starting with AA100 this October; I just need to pay my fees now.
I can't wait to be a student again.

[Caitlin47]

I am! Studying towards a Humanities degree doing classics. Got my set books and can't wait for the course materials to arrive

[quaveralien]

(Original post by Caitlin47)
I am! Studying towards a Humanities degree doing classics. Got my set books and can't wait for the course materials to arrive

I have started a history degree with the open with mainly classics modules Which modules have done so far/ plan to do?

[Caitlin47]

(Original post by quaveralien)
I have started a history degree with the open with mainly classics modules Which modules have done so far/ plan to do?

Haven't done any yet. Just starting AA100 in October. Can't wait to get started. I think I'll stick with the more Classical modules (such as A219 and A275), but leaving my options open. What about you? What have you done/plan to do?

[Jloynes]

I'm doing AA100 too for an English language and literature degree, my regional centre is the North. My study materials arrived last week, there's such a lot to take in! Cant wait to start though!

[Rhi_rhi1]

I did this module last year Used it towards a BA in history

[rubeelovegood]

I'm starting AA100 I'm in the North Wales region.

[GracefulMess]

Hello (hi Rubee!)

I'm starting this module in October, and will eventually progress onto an English Literature/Creative Writing pathway.

I'm under the South-East regional centre & am located in Surrey.

I'm sat at my desk at work running through the Study Companion again now

Has anyone watched the Burton/Taylor production of Dr Faustus yet? It has wonderfully poor special effects and is pretty brilliant in terms of comedy value - I've got hold of the 2010 Greenwich Theatre version for a proper look at some point

Becky

[Si'sDoesn'tMatter]

I did this module in 2010, alongside DD101.

AA100 was my favourite module so far, followed by A210 (the now replaced (I believe) compulsory literature module).